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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.75, 237,176.69 and 95,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.75, 237,176.69 and 95,384.40 is: 131,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.75 : 237,176.69 = 95,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.75/237,176.69 = 95,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.75x = 237,176.69 × 95,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.75x = 22,622,956,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,956,624.12/171,869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.50

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